The Finance Leader Podcast

Bonus Episode 50: Inspire Your Team to Win

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textLet’s wrap up 2022, but put off new ideas until next year. Enjoy your accomplishments, get some rest, enjoy your family, friends and c...

Bonus Episode 49: Know Your Self-Worth

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textTo prepare for 2023, I want you to work on your confidence, to take more risk, and to understand your self-worth even more. What do you ...

100: The Impact of Finance and Accounting Leadership

02 Dec 2022

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Send us a textDid you know that as a finance and accounting leader you can have a great, positive impact across your organization? Finance and Account...

099: Take More Risk in Your Career

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAre you willing to take more risk to ensure you achieve what you want in your career? Or…are you playing it too safe?  Taking risk is...

098: Why Did You Choose a Career in Finance and Accounting?

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhy did you choose to work in Finance and Accounting? Did you want to work with numbers? Did you think you would work mostly alone? Were...

097: Improving Our Productivity

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHow productive are you during the day? Is your day filled with distractions? Do you have set templates and use your available tools to m...

096: Leading in a Challenging Environment

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAre you facing a leadership challenge right now, or soon? Do you even know? Have you been complacent, or are you watching for the signs ...

Bonus Episode 48: Believe in Yourself and Develop a Wellness Plan

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe all need a reminder to believe in ourselves especially when it gets tough, that is, when you face a challenge and then doubt tries to...

Bonus Episode 47: Your Inner Circle Matters

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWho you have in your inner circle matters. Who you have around you, and who you associate with regularly affects your mindset, how you a...

Bonus Episode 46: Do You Have a Support System in Place?

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIf a crisis happened to you today, do you have a support system in place to help you through it? Who would you call? Who would help you?...

Bonus Episode 45: Overcome a Challenge

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAre you facing a challenge? If so, what are you doing to overcome that challenge? Does it require working with someone on a solution, or...

Bonus Episode 44: Career Advancement

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis week, I am sharing an encore replay from Season 9 - Episode 77: Five Pillars of Career Advancement for Finance and Accounting Profe...

Bonus Episode 43: What is Quiet Quitting

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI wanted to briefly talk about a trending topic that I have been seeing all over Twitter. You probably heard about it: Quiet Quitting. W...

095: Leading the Annual Budget Development Process

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textA successful budget development cycle begins with clearly communicated expectations and coherently executed leadership. You must partner...

094: Problem Solving

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAs leaders in Finance and Accounting, we are asked to analyze problems constantly. Leaders solve the critical problems of the organizati...

093: Adopting Artificial Intelligence

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis week it’s all about embracing, adopting and using artificial intelligence in our finance and accounting processes. I expect the e...

092: Using Validated Data

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe work with data every day in finance and accounting. The data leads us to insights and relevant information. This is why it’s import...

091: Financial Planning and Analysis

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textFinancial Planning and Analysis provides one of the most critical and powerful functions in the business. Are you resourcing and employi...

Bonus Episode 42: Team Culture

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHow do you want your team to interact with each other? Do you want to be all business all the time, more relaxed, or something else? As ...

Bonus Episode 41: Using Financial Analysis to Grow the Business

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textFinancial Analysts help grow the business by digging in to the how and the why to financial transactions to find patterns and insights. ...

Bonus Episode 40: Gain an Advantage By Becoming More Self-aware and Reading the Room

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textLeaders must be self-aware of their thoughts, actions, words and behaviors so they are constantly working to build trust and develop the...

Bonus Episode 39: Our Habits Contribute to Our Success

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textA habit is a routine behavior that determines our productivity level and our work ethic. Our habits are closely aligned with our mindset...

Bonus Episode 38: What To Do First in a New Work Role

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textPlease enjoy this encore episode....You have assumed a new role at a new company. What are your first steps? What do you do first so you...

090: Become a Startup Company CFO

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIf you own a start-up or will be founding one soon, consider adding a finance leader to your team as soon as possible. You will have a t...

089: Become a Better Leader by Checking Your Bias

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAs a leader, you will make many decisions. You will have choices to make. But how do you guard yourself against bias? How do you ensure ...

088: Earning a Promotion to Manager

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAre you on track for a promotion? What does it take to be promoted from individual contributor to manager? You must show potential for g...

087: Let's Talk About Your Self-Worth

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textYour long-term success and how you feel about yourself are directly affected by your self-worth and your confidence level.  What you be...

086: Project Teams Provide Opportunities to Grow Your Skills and Enhance Your Career

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAs a Finance or Accounting professional have you ever been assigned to a project team or worked on a business case?  Have you provided ...

085: Inspire Your Team to Win

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe are a primary source of inspiration and motivation for our team members. How we act and speak and make decisions serves to encourage,...

084: Do Finance and Accounting Professionals Need a Graduate Degree

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textShould you earn a graduate degree? As a Finance and Accounting professional, a graduate degree will strengthen and round out your profes...

Key Business Social Skills

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textEpisode 83: Did you know that business social skills are equally important as your technical and other soft skills? How you act socially...

082: Encore Episode - Learn Leadership

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textLearning to be an effective leader will set you apart positively in the eyes of the senior leaders and executives you work with and will...

081: Finance and Accounting Professionals Becoming Leaders

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhen Finance and Accounting professionals combine their technical knowledge and skills with leadership, we will see an amazing transform...

Bonus Episode 37: What Leaders Do

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textPlease enjoy this encore episode from Season 7 - Episode 62 - What Leaders Do.The most important responsibility leaders have is to grow ...

Bonus Episode 36: Develop Your CFO Mindset

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textPlease enjoy this encore episode from Season 8 - Episode 64 - The CFO Mindset.The Role of Chief Financial Officer requires a different m...

Bonus Episode 35: Own Your Career So You Accomplish Your Long-Term Goal

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textPlease enjoy this encore episode  from Season 7 - Episode 57 - Own Your Career. What happens during your career journey mostly rests u...

Bonus Episode 34: Achieve Your Goals in 2022

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textPlease enjoy this encore episode. I am working on Season 10, which well debut on April 12. We are in the new year, and I believe that 2...

080: A Tough Conversation on Advocating for Yourself so you Advance Your Career

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textYou need to be advocating for yourself when it comes to career opportunities, for raises, for promotions, to be on high visibility proje...

079: Create a More Positive Work Environment For Your Team

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textCan your team members thrive in their current work environment? As leaders, we have standards to uphold, tasks to get done, and a strate...

078: Leaders Should Publish Leadership Tips to Help Grow Future Leaders

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThe greatest responsibility we have is to grow other leaders so I want to encourage you to share your leadership tips by publishing them...

Five Pillars of Career Advancement for Finance and Accounting Professionals

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textEpisode 77: What does it take to advance your career? There are many decisions and pathways you can take. There are lots of choices, but...

076: How an Effective Individual Development Plan Can Help You Advance Your Career

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textYou may have a dream for what you want to accomplish, but that dream can only be realized if you have a written plan that makes sense. A...

075: How Our Habits Contribute to Our Success

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textOur habits are closely aligned with our mindset, and how we approach challenges. Do we embrace wanting to achieve excellence or do you b...

074: What To Do First in A New Work Role

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textYou have assumed a new role at a new company. What are your first steps? What do you do first so you set yourself up for success? Those ...

073: Finance and Accounting Career Trends for 2022

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textYou need to stay current with what is happening in the Finance and Accounting fields so that you can address your skills gap to remain c...

072: Leaders Keep a Daily Journal

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAs a leader, taking time to capture your thoughts and ideas is critical to developing a better work-flow for yourself and your team, and...

071: Goal Setting in 2022 - This Will Be Your Best Year Ever

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe are in the new year, and I believe that 2022 will be your best year to date. This will be a time to develop a plan of action for what...

Bonus Episode 33: Thank You & Getting Ready for 2022

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAs we move into the new year, I want you to resist making New Year’s Resolutions. They are whimsical, short-lived illusions that often...

Bonus Episode 32: Holiday Message for 2021

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textBuild hope into your daily activities. Tomorrow will be a better day for you, your friends, your family, and everything else important i...

Bonus Episode 31: Priorities for 2022

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat do you really want to finish next year? Prioritize so you can focus your effort.Episode outline:1) What is important to you,2) What...

Bonus Episode 30: Our Mental Fitness Checkup for the Holiday Season

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIt’s important for everyone to check their mental fitness during the holiday season. Sometimes we take on more than we can handle and ...

Bonus Episode 29: Complete Your Continuing Professional Education Credits

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textA professional certification provides a credential that marks you as an authority in Finance and Accounting, so ensure you can continue ...

CFO Career Planning

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textYour long-term goal of achieving the role of Chief Financial Officer is ambitious and will require planning, commitment, and hard work. ...

The CFO and Technology Planning

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textEpisode 69: All organizations in the 21st century must view themselves as a technology company first, no matter their industry, to set t...

The CFO and the Business Strategy

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThe Chief Financial Officer contributes significantly to the strategic planning and execution processes of the organization. Strategy be...

How CFOs Add Value to the Business

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textEpisode 67: What value does the Chief Financial Officer add to the company? A CFO typically has a wealth of experience, knowledge, and a...

The CFO Skillset for a Complex Business Environment

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textEpisode 66: The modern CFO requires a different set of skills and perspective to navigate the complexities of the new global marketplace...

The C-Suite Dynamic - How Senior Executives Partner Together to Lead the Organization

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textEpisode 65: The C Suite is a partnership of senior leaders who must be committed to working with each other to properly guide their orga...

The CFO Mindset

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textEpisode 64: The Role of Chief Financial Officer requires a different mindset, a different world view, and a perspective that helps you s...

Bonus Episode 28: Your Future Senior Leader Role

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis is the time to prepare for your future senior leader role. Don’t wait until you are a senior manager looking to break into a more...

Bonus Episode 27: Coaching Leads to Better Results

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis week I am sharing an encore episode from Season 6 – Episode 48, Coaching Leads to Better Results. I believe that everyone needs c...

Bonus Episode 26: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThere are so many ways in which we limit ourselves from achieving our goals. A self-imposed limit is defeating ourselves before we even ...

Bonus Episode 25: Stop Playing It Safe

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThe Finance and Accounting professionals who stay in their comfort zones and only do their daily tasks, will not get the same opportunit...

Bonus Episode 24: Finding a Mentor

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI believe in having the right mentor, and that is someone outside your current work situation who can really help you fine tune your car...

063: Self-Awareness and Reading the Room

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textLeaders must be self-aware of their thoughts, actions, words and behaviors so they are constantly working to build trust and develop the...

062: What Leaders Do

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThe most important responsibility leaders have is to grow other leaders. The first task a great leader will do is to build trust and tha...

061: Earning Your Annual Continuing Professional Education Credits

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis week, I am talking about developing your plan for earning continuing professional education credits. Continual learning in the Fina...

060: Partner with Senior Leaders to Execute the Strategy

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textFinance and Accounting professionals should be partnering with senior leaders and their teams to better execute the organization’s str...

059: Perfecting Your Presentation Skills

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWorking on a group project that presents to senior leaders is a great opportunity to show off your skills and get recognized for your po...

058: Building Your Professional Foundation

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textBuild your professional foundation which includes your education, earning a professional certification, and growing your business knowle...

057: Own Your Career

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat happens during your career journey mostly rests upon decisions you make along with your risk comfort level. Are you planning out yo...

Bonus Episode 23: Season 7 Introduction

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textNext week, July 20th, Season 7 will debut, and I will be talking about career advancement strategy and how you can set yourself apart. T...

056: Interview with Army-Retired Colonel and Author David Fivecoat

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI am sharing my interview with Army-Retired Colonel David Fivecoat, Managing Partner of The Fivecoat Consulting Group (thefivecoatconsul...

Bonus Episode 22: Our Mental Health

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI have noticed over the last few months on all my social media timelines that people are talking more about their mental health. It’s ...

Bonus Episode 21: Becoming Coachable

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis week, I want to share an encore episode from earlier this year, Episode 37, Becoming Coachable to Improve Performance. Being open t...

055: Talent Management Executive Kevin Richie Interview Part 2

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis week, I am sharing the second part of a two-part special interview with Talent Management Executive Kevin Richie. Last week, I shar...

054: Talent Management Executive Kevin Richie Interview Part 1

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis week, I am sharing the first part of a two-part interview with Talent Management Executive Kevin Richie as I wrap up Season 6. We t...

053: Conducting a More Effective Weekly Team Meeting

01 Jun 2021

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Send us a textAn effective weekly team meeting should help your team members and not just you. Your team should walk away more informed and knowing th...

052: Your Team's Task Workload

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textUse leadership to better manage your team’s task workload. How you assign tasks also affects your team’s culture. Go beyond just get...

051: Returning Your Team to the Office

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThe inevitable return to working in the office is coming. Is your team ready? What planning do you need to do? What support do you need ...

050: Learn Leadership to Bring a Greater Impact

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textLearning to be an effective leader will set you apart positively in the eyes of the senior leaders and executives you work with and will...

049: Performance Reviews and Potential

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textPerformance reviews may not be the most exciting topic, but determining a team member’s potential is critical to developing your team....

048: Coaching Leads to Better Results

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textA coach can help you see areas of your leadership and performance that must improve. The best coaching sessions are when we discover for...

047: Setting Expectations for Your Team

20 Apr 2021

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Send us a textI am talking about setting expectations for your team members. What you do, what you hold as accountable, and what you let slide as far ...

046: The Importance of Team Culture on Performance

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThe team’s culture determines how well everyone respects each other and works together. How do you want your team to interact with eac...

045: Recruiting and Hiring Team Members

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textSince you will have to train and work with new people, how are you shaping and influencing the process? Are you working with HR to find ...

Bonus Episode 20: Introduction to Team Culture

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat do I mean when I say team culture? It’s the values, beliefs, and attitudes that are present on your team. Who controls this cultu...

Bonus Episode 19: Self-Care

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe need to be doing some important things in our life to ensure we reduce anxiety and stress. Additionally, as a leader, you should be s...

Bonus Episode 18: Goal Setting

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe should be continually reviewing our goals ensuring they are realistic, they are measurable, they can be achieved, and are time based....

044: Find a Mentor to Help You Navigate Your Career

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe all need a mentor, and we can also become a great mentor to someone else. When looking for a mentor, I prefer someone who I had previ...

043: Dealing with Conflict

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe often think of conflict as something that is destructive. And it often is, but there are times when healthy conflict can drive you to...

042: Adopt a Wellness Life Philosophy to Maximize Your Total Well-Being and Goal Achievement

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI am talking about wellness as part of an overall fitness plan. We should not be just surviving our jobs and our life, but, in fact, thr...

Bonus Episode 17: Your Morning Routine and Habits to Improve Your Day

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textOur morning routine is important. It sets up our day for success and having the right attitude. Exercise, eating healthy, a creative out...

041: Prepare Now for Your Future Senior Leader Role

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textYour goal is to be the CFO and even the CEO so you need to start preparing now. You need to develop the skills and mindset to grow into ...

040: Stop Playing It Safe in Your Career

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAre you playing it safe in your career by not pushing yourself to reach your potential? When we stay in our comfort zone, we are oppress...

039: Defeating Perfectionism

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textPerfectionism comes from insecurity and not necessarily from a desire to perform at a high level. When we fear others or we seek their a...

038: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs to Ensure Your Success

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThere are so many ways in which we limit ourselves from achieving our goals. A self-imposed limit is defeating ourselves before we even ...

037: How Coaching Can Help You to Improve Your Performance

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe all need coaching to help us see things in ourselves that we do not see. Becoming more coachable is having a growth mindset ready to ...

036: Goal Setting in 2021

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat is your Big Goal for 2021? For goals to be effective, they must be written down, be measurable, be specific, have a completion date...

Bonus Episode 16: New Years Day, Goal Setting, the 2020 Recap

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis upcoming week is New Year’s Day. The New Year gives us a great opportunity to start over, to start fresh. To begin anew. The New ...